AAAAAA blog: Camden defends No. 1 ranking … Four teams clinch region titles

Go Camden!!!

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Agreed Heisenberg. Was watching Lassiter online and the 2nd qtr and first half of 3rd qtr was a poor display of some fundemental tackling and coverage. Roswell has a good team though that has improved all year. Depending on their class breakdown, they could have a very solid team next year.

Printz had a couple passes that were right off of the WR fingertips too that cost Lassiter a couple big plays. Looked like perfect passes just one of those things if a guy is a little taller with longer arms e gets those.

Need a strong game at Etowah to get focused for the playoffs. Brookwood has a good team and will want some revenge for last year season opener at the Dome if they do indeed get the 4 seed.

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Congratulations to Lassiter for securing the Region Title. It was a blast last year to reach the semis by winning three playoff games on the road, but I can’t wait to start a playoff run this year at home. Go Trojans!

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bksmith14….I agree!! Good point on the turnovers!! As a matter of fact, we did the exact same thing in 09 when we played Camden. That second touchdown should have never happened tonight!! We stopped them on 4th down, but nooooooooo, we get called for holding!! They get the ball back and score!! We seem to always commit the costliest mistakes in a critical situations!! SMH….I also like our chances if we shall meet again!! Most people are shocked that Lowndes shut down Camden’s running game!! I don’t understand why?? That’s what Lowndes do lol…I mean, didn’t Lowndes prove that in 04 and 07?? What would be any different tonight?? All I know is I wasn’t shocked!! LOL….Burgman and Lang should have plenty of time to heal before the playoffs start….Starting tonight!!

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Since we played Thursday night, my wife and I decided to go to the Brookwood – South Gwinnett game. It was a barn burner for sure! South won in the last 2 minutes 42-38. The interesting thing was I did not see a lot of basic football. It was big plays or nothing for the most part. In the first quarter, the South quarterback had all night and tomorrow too while dropping to throw! It was crazy! Brookwood has speed, speed, speed when their backs can break loose. R8 just got a little clearer but I sure would like South to beat Parkview next week. After watching South the past three weeks against the Rams, Archer and now Brookwood, I think they have a good chance. Certainly not a sure thing because Parkview is a good team but I will be surprised if the Panthers roll over the Comets.

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Camden74….Good point!! You’re right to a certain extent though!! You can still congratulate us on the DEFENSE, yes??

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camden74…….yall ran the ball 35 times and had 78 yds rushing…….thats barely over 2 yds per rush……brice ramsey beat lowndes with his arm tonight……….not camdens running game……camden is the same ol camden….plus brice ramsey….when he is gone…yalls passing game will be also…..but he is not so enjoy it the rest of the year.

bottom line is our defense took it to camden all night long……with camdens BEST team on the field all night…….yall had 210 total yards of offense the entire night.

we only had like 130 yds………but we also did not have our 2 best players………..burgman #21 senior has almost 800 yds rushing and 9 tds this year. That was a huge loss not having him on our offense and #2 lang…….he doesnt run that much but has 265 yds rushing and 5 tds in limited action. His main job is safety and kickoffs and ount returns……

Yall won the game…….but yall beat a lowndes team without its 2 best players…i am not saying we win the game if they play…but the game is closer if they play

It was 17-7 with 6 min to go in 4th and yall are punting out of the back of the endzone and we muff punt……..which #5 muffed about 4 tonight.

Good Job camden 74………..yall have a hell of a team…but i know yall did not face the best lowndes had to offer tonight. yall won……congrats…but the real season starts in 2 weeks

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IN my opinion………..right now there is not a better team in the state of Ga in class 6aaaaaa than CAMDEN COUNTY……..

The lowndes vikings lost ……but we played a great game to not have our 2 best players in the game…..they mean that much to lowndes……..WE ARE YOUNG guys……not a lot of experience behind these 2 seniors……..#4 ahmad brown…..who scored for lowndes is a 10th grader….

Lowndes can play with anybody and i think we can possibly beat camden if we had our 2 best players…..they account for over 50% of our scoring each game…..so add that to tonight and who knows what would have happened

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Camden74….Because, ya’ll are the #1 Team!! That should speak for itself. And besides, we was not suppose to compete with yall!! Ya’ll were suppose to run and pass up and down the field on us!! Our “DEFENSE” wasn’t suppose to shut you guys down!! I believe that’s why, yes??

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camdens defense is on par with grayson…but i got to go with grayson as having the best d in the state….they just dont have brice ramsey……graysons qb is nowhere near as good…not even a contest. I would pick camden in that game with no hesitation.

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bigcatjt…..lowndes as a team had only given up 10.6 points per game coming into tonight……..the varsity defense had only given up 8.2 points per game……

i just want to say this……camden is a great football team…….we may not have beat them with our 2 best…….but we shot ourselves in the foot tonight 2 times and both were costly…and really cost us the game……the first punt to camden which wnet about 13 yds…..set camden up with the ball on our 43 1st down and 10……….and then when we muffed the punt…….that was ballgame.

if we clean a few things up and get #2 and #21 back…lowndes will be very dangerous

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this lowndes team is much much younger than camden and doesnt have the d-1 talent they have…..but its coming…….loads of talent coming up for lowndes….

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bigcat jt….Nice post….I’m with you on bringing back that Title to Region 1-AAAAAA!! Camden and Lowndes has the defense to make that happen. But Camden has the passing game that Lowndes lacks and that may cost us in the playoffs….

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bksmith14….LOL…. “lovejoy is good also…but i dont know enough about them….they loss 14-7 at colquitt”

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This is kind of funny. Before the season started, everyone was referring to Brice as being overrated. What happened to the attitude?

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No excuses….we will see yall again in the playoffs congrats….for now

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viking fan……..in order to see camden again we will have to make it to dome…..having to go through lovejoy on the road in rd 2 and then prob grayson at grayson in qtrs…..being that they are prob going to be region 8 champs since parkview will prob lose to south gwinnett imo

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in the last 10 years…there have been 7 champions who have won with the WING T……3 for camden…3 for lowndes and last year 1 for grayson……..the other were run to set up the pass………THE WING T is going to bring it home again……my 3 picks are in….camden…grayson…lowndes…one of these 3 teams will be your 2012 state champs……lowndes belongs in this class simply bc we are a better team with #2 and #21 on the feild…..they were out tonight…..

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Camden74….Everything you posted was suppose to happen, yes?? You guys have the better team this year, yes?? So, I’m not mad at all about the loss. I’m really not. I’m just impressed by our efforts minus our injured players. You mentioned penalties on our drive. What about all of our penalties that also helped you out, yes?? It goes both ways!! Most of your points was because of our penalties, yes?? It doesn’t matter now, you guys won. I’m just ready for the playoffs. You blow every body else in the region slap out, but when it comes to Lowndes, you played conservative?? I don’t believe that for a second!! Lowndes was the only team Camden has played all year and didn’t score 40+ points. Maybe our defense had something to do with it, yes??

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the gap between us and camden closes a lot if we play them with lang and burgman ……..we got work to do to make sure we get to prove it

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bk…..If you’re not making excuses, then LET IT GO! The game is over, your team lost. Either Camden and Lowndes will see each other again in this years playoffs or they’ll see each other next season in Kingsland…….Let it go!

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bk&5 JUST STOP u sound bad cring, our defense is better than yours offical stats CAMDEN 212 total yards LOWNDES 115 total yards & if Coach Herron gets a 3 point lead he is going to play conservative and let his #1 defense do its job especially late in the game good night.

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bluetruecat….Do you read posts?? I’m not whinning!! Do you know the difference?? Re-read my posts lol….

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ok my apology to u i guess talking more so to bksmith same here if not us yall o by the way met some great fans in the parking lot tailgating we enjoyed talking with them very nice

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Conservative must have been the plan all night. They did the same things in the first quarter as they did in the forth. I’m sorry but that was a little like park ball. I am hearing all kinds of talk about this game. There is really nothing to talk about. Who impressed ? No individuals, neither team. Nothing special. As I said before, if this is the best, there are going to be many, many upsets.

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Can someone please tell me what game blk and 5-time were watching. All these what freaking if’s. You lost at home ..you were beaten by CAMDEN COUTY WILDCATS.

I must say the football atmosphere was great. Both side were full to the max.

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I saw it this way Camdens defense shut Lowndes down. The first drive Camden gave up 30 yds. on the penalties. Shut them down. Conserative offense by Camden, don’t show em nothing, pound it between the tackles. Good games Cats. Next bring it to Moultrie.

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bksmith you make it hard , for me to hope that Lowndes does well in the playoffs/ By the way what game were you watching last nite. Surely not the same one I saw. I have heard enough of 2 best didn’t play ,it’s football, put your best 11 out and snap the ball. I beleive I am a Lowndes hater because of your silly remarks.

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BK…. I know your passionate about your team, but last night’s game was total Camden dominance. Sometimes you have to chalk it up like a man and congratulate the other team. Read my previous comment, Lowndes does not have a balanced offense. They reminded me of a City of Atlanta team last night on offense with very talented players, but no offensive scheme.

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What a game last night. Great atmosphere, cordial fans, intense defense from both teams, exactly what you expect when these to schools hook it up. Enough bad calls to go around for both teams. It is unfortunate when the officials are as noticeable as the players…Was impressed with Lowndes ability and speed which prevented us from running wide…just had the sense that Camden was not going to allow itself to be beaten…Give it up to Lowndes, the teams that meet them in the playoffs are in for a rude awakening.

Heading to Colquit next week and as usual our Wildcats will strap it up and play like we always do…So glad we moved to Region 1…playing these types of games will serve the Cats well as they head into the playoffs…Hard to believe there is a better defense in the state than our Wildcats..sure they have some surprises on offense waiting for the playoffs

Again great game and look forward to you visiting us at Chris Gilman stadium next year…Go Wildcats!!!

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Lowndes played a great game last nite!!! I think they were more emotionally charged up for Camden than Camden was for them. That probably had alot to do with the home field and the injuries to LANG/BURGMAN. However, Lowndes has got to fix that passing game. #14 looked like his old self when he was at Valdosta. I knew he had played way over his head in that Valdosta game.

The key to this game for Lowndes on defense was their speed on the d-line. Camden is a east-west wing-t team. They really don’t run alot of power stuff. Lowndes speed on the d-line was able to nuetralized most of Camdens speed stuff therefore allowing Lowndes to play 2 deep safety and keep Camdens passing game in check for the most part. Camden is mostly a big play team on offense. They really don’t sustain alot of long drives. Lowndes did a great job of taking away the big plays.

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One heck of a game last night between 2 of the best teams in south Georgia as well as the state…..everyone was saying it was going to be blowout but i knew it was going to be a grudge match and a real true test for us(CAMDEN)for 4 qtrs and i really think it will help us heading into the playoffs….not overlooking Colquitt on next week but i really think we needed this type of game to test us as a team and coaching staff as a whole…..yes its true Lowndes was missing 2 key players and i wouldve love to see them compete on last night but a smart decision by Coach MAC to keep them out to be ready for post season play and hopefully a deep run into the playoffs…..Good luck to both teams and bring the SHIP home to REGION 1……GOOO CATS!!!

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Logistically the concrete palace sucks. It’s the worse stadium I have seen in a long time. The designer should be shot. Can’t go up the steps but one at a time. The ramps entering the visitors side was so steep it’s a wonder they haven’t been sued so many times. You can’t even go in and find a seat. I hope the home side is better but I don’t think so. I will say that you guys had the best sound system I’ve heard but get the lights fixed on the time clock. I also have to like the way Camden not only shut down Lowndes offense but shut their band up as well. Did like the pre game show but wish we visitors could’ve seen the whole halftime show without the big signs blocking us. Sounded good but wished we could see too.

Synopsis of the game. Both teams got one score with the help of penalties….Lowndes on 30 yards on first drive and Camden on a pass interference. Camden probably had no chance to catch that ball anyway. So take both theses scores out. Can’t argue with a 47 yard field goal from the backup kicker. Long return called back on bogus block in the back call shoulda been 7 but not. Long pass great catch Camden executed Lowndes was beat so Camden up. Second half kickoff big return. Lowndes fumbles punts, did you see what Camden did on several punts. They didn’t even attemp a return because they did not want to risk a fumble. Learn from real coaching. Final score Camden executed Lowndes did not. Bottom line is both defenses played good but Camden’s team was just 342% better than Lowndes was. That’s 24-7 in case you were wondering.

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Unimpressed…stuck in the 80’s huh. Three state championships for Camden. Camden team of the decade. Lowndes numerous state championships. Running the 80’s offense. Tell me again how many championships you have won? Grayson last year running that old outdated offense. It’s not sexy but it is effective. Watching on tv is not the same as going toe to toe. Ask NSWR. O’yea remember defenses win championship in any league and Georgia high school is the same. I personally don’t know anything about Norcross but if their defense isn’t up to the task they will go home. Ask anyone that knows anything about football and they will tell you a good defense beats a good offense every time. So bring it on because I know Camden has the defense and if you bring that new fangled spread offense they will shut it down as well and when you get up there and concentrate on stopping the run look out cause a 57 yard touchdown pass is coming.

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Quote From “Unimpressed”, … “The fact is we all got to peek behind the curtain last night thanks to ESPNU and you guys are not that good.” …Do you really think that Jeff Herron wasn’t aware that you would be “peaking through the curtain”?..Think about it. …Which Gwinnett county team did you say you support?.. … See you in the playoffs

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I said after the Brunswick game that Lowndes weakest link is at the QB position. That was evident last night. I think that was the difference in the game; a better QB could have compensated for the absence of Lang and Bergman.

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mistermak I actually saw the face mask on both occassions clearly. Trust me if it wasn’t so I would admit it.

Also, believe it or not I saw 2 block in the backs on the punt return but they could only throw 1 flag.

I have not watched the replays on tv though. I will.

I had predicted a few weeks ago that Lowndes would either win by 3 or lose by 14. So I was admitting that I felt Camden was the better team. That prediction was before we had our 2 players hurt. After that I was very concerned about our ability to stay on the field with Camden at all. I think we can all admit the game was much closer than the 17 point differential. Camden had a total of a little over 200 yards of total offense. Much of it coming on 1 pass play at the end of the game. Lowndes offense was totally shut down after that initial drive. A young team who I hope has 5 more games to continue improving. If so, look out.

I have been extremely impressed with Lowndes coaching staff this year and how they have brought this team along. They deserve a ton of credit. Not even Lowndes fans expected in the beginning of the year for us to be playing for a region title the last game of the season. We knew we were young, and Camden, Colquit (and to listen to Valdosta fans, Valdosta ) were the favorites this year.

But there we were down 10-7 at half time to what many consider the best team in the state and with out our 2 best playmakers. Amazing. And it took an errant Lowndes pass for Camden to have a chance for that field goal. Our qback had a bad night and Camden deserves much credit for that. I think though he was trying to hard to carry the team given our 2 playmakers out because he has played much better this year and Camden did not pressure him any more than other teams had.

Regarding Camdens conservative play calling lets be real. That was good coaching. The only way Lowndes was going to beat Camden on this particular night was if the defense won the game for Lowndes by Camden mistakes or turnovers. Except for that last pass Lowndes had Camden covered all night when they did attempt to pass. So why chance it when you have a lead and you are smothering the opposing teams offense?

Camden74 that is why Herron coaches and you don’t.

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So what happens if Coffee beats Valdosta by only 1 point? Inquiring minds want to know.

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You know – after reading all this about why we won or why we lost – I don’t think some of you folks understand something. If you have the better defense – you would have stopped Camden – you didn’t and you loss – how simple. Yes – if you do this and stop that – you can keep on, and on, and on. Camden beat Lowndes in Martin stadium, also beat Valdosta in Valdosta and I think just about everbody else. Why is that so hard. Bump the excuses – What else can you do except accept the obvious. Go Camden BLUECATS !!!!!

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I agree 100% with yo. Herron was very conservative. Heck, I even made a post last night screaming about his questionable play calling. 3rd and 12 and they run up the middle knowing that won’t work? 4th and 18 and they did it again? That is absolutely the definition of conservative.

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What’s up everyone! My sons have left Grayson to play on Saturdays, so I’ve been MIA.
But its look like Grayson is even better now. I had to admit to my boys, that the Grayson team has never looked better. Better than when they played and better than last years state team.

Grayson…..2 in a row!!!

@Fred, you keep holding down for grayson in here!!!!

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Wow a whole bunch of arrogant experts on here!! Try to give credit where it is due and see what ya get!
No matter who Camden beats it will never be good enough for some! Oh well!!!

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Norcross is the number 3 team in the state and will be number one after they spank Camden in round 3. It’s not my fault that you guys didn’t impress anyone except you boys looking through rise colored glasses. We will see how it plays out but I’d be very surprised if Lowndes or Camden made it past round 3.

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My respect for camden 74 is getting pretty low……..camdens last td should not have even been alowed as ramsey was past the line of scrimmage….take that away and camden has 142 yds of total offense…….Lowndes defense dominated camden and he doesnt want to admit it……..HEY 74???? what about the 13 yd punt gift from our punter who has never done that all year…….? Thats the only reason yall pro scored the first td……starting at our own 40

Lowndes defesne did its job……cmaden was conservative? lol……give me a break…jj green had 18 yds rushing on 10 carries……..ramsey was the diff maker and thats the bottom line…..and camdens defesne shut down our offense after the first drive….this was all done without our 2 best players on the field…

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I’ve watched Grayson play 3 times, Norcross twice and Camden twice. Camden just isn’t in the same league as those two. That’s not an opinion it’s a fact.

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DOSTA DAWGS …………i like alex pretty good actually..he was a big reason we won the winnersville classic going 6-7 for 132 yds passing

as for the lowndes and camden game……i knew going in that we were going to have our work cut out for us with #21 and #2 on the sideline watching in street clothes.

alex did play bad…..and we made to many mistakes to win

take away the muffed punt…and the 13 yd giftwrapped punt from our punter and camden may only have 10 points at the end of thenight……….he bottom line is that both defesnes shut the others offenses down….camden had 143 yds of total offense if you take away the last td pass which should have never been allowed due to ramsey being almost 2 ydspast the line of scrimmage when he released the ball…….

lowndes will be hell to beat in the playoffs if we get our 2 studs back..we can beat camden with these 2 on the field in my honest opinion…..hope we meet again

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BK- Lowndes and Camden can start planning a rematch the first of December because neither of you will be in the playoffs after round 3!

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@Unimpressed

Just curious……….when was the last time Norcross made past the second round of the playoffs?

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okay I watched the replay and stand corrected. Lowndes only dropped 4 punt returns in the second half.

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hereswhatittakes there were 2 blocks in the back on that return and the announcers were wrong. They were blocks in the back.

Doesn’t matter though the best team won Friday night as expected.

Good win for Camden.

Glad you guys are in Region 1.

This year will be your easiest run through though as Region champs.

Hang around, it will not get any easier.

Now ya’ll take it to “Hereswhatittakes/confused/andsoontobesurprised” so he can get back to watching what he calls real football on Sunday afternoons.

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For all you dunces down south…

Number one- The number of humble people supporting Camden can be counted on one hand. I’ve never seen such an arrogant fan base anywhere.

Number two- I’m talking about 2012, I know you boys like to live in the past but the teams thus year will win or lose on this years talent and coaching.

Number three–Lowndes and Camden are decent teams they just are not as good as you think they are. Neither one would win region 7 or 8 THIS YEAR!

Sorry to break it you Camden fans both the humble and the arrogant, but your team is not the best in the state this year.

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Here is an example of a Camden fan having a conversation with a Lowndes fan-

Camden fan- God what a great game last night you guys played GREAT but we played GREATER!

Lowndes fan-Yeah, too bad one of us had to lose because we are both so GREAT

Camden fan-I know, but when two GREAT TEAMS play one has to lose even though we both have GREAT coaching and GREAT players and GREAT fans

Lowndes fan-I couldn’t agree with you more we are GREAT and your team is GREAT

Camden fan-why won’t those idiots up north agree that we are so GREAT?

Lowndes fan-I don’t know, maybe because in order to see GREATNESS you have to be GREAT and really know your football and they just don’t know football like we do down here

Camden Fan-now that was a GREAT Point!!!

Lowndes fan-see you in the Dome for a GREAT Champiuonship game

Camden-Ok Mr. Lowndes, I really don’t know why the dummies at GHSA are making us play all the games to get to the Championship because anyone that knows anything about football knows that Region 1 is now the Greatest Region

Lowndes Fan-You got that right Mr. Camden we are the GREATEST

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sportsnut…….Lovejoy will be one of the first to go!

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@5-Time

WOW! A coach down playing an impressive victory! Now that’s a first. So you believe that? the game I watched had 2 very good defenses. #40 for Camden is a beast! so, you believe what the coach says……….me, I’m gonna’ believe my own eyes.

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Ppaady123-The trophy will come home to Gwinnett County just like it has the last two years. That will make it three years straight. And when you boys are scratching your heads and telling each other how life is not fair because the greatest team in the state, with the greatest players and the greatest coach didn’t win it, we will be celebrating another title for the best football played in the STATE…GWINNETT COUNTY.

I love it when you get a group of arrogant parents in a room and they are all lying to each other in regard to how great they are and how great their team is and they all know deep down it’s not the truth but they can’t tell the truth because they will be pushed out of the community. And then when things turn out differently all of you guys turn on each other and start pointing fingers. It is so funny yet so damn sad.

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the game was over when camden scored the last td …which should not have been allowed…go watch the replay..ramsey was past los. At that point camden only had 143 yds of total offense……wound up with a lil over 200….like 212……i want to see some other team do that to them this year!!!!………..grayson is the only d that has that chance

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it was game set match….when #5 muffed the punt

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@Number What?

I think you have confused me with someone else. I’ve never said Gwinnett didn’t play good football. I do think Region 4 will be over-matched against Region 1 in the 1st round of the playoffs. As it stands right now, it looks like Colquitt will come out of Region 1 as a 4 seed. I can’t imagine anyone wanting to deal with them in the 1st round.

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Bk-I hate to sound like I am a fan in any way of Camden but the game was over last night when you guys got off the bus. Don’t get me wrong I am not saying that Camden is that good, but what I am saying is that they do have more talent than Lowndes and the QB match up isn’t even close. If you played Camden 100 times you might beat them 10-15 times. Not a very high percentage. If you guys get past the second round this year you guys would have overachieved.

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Hugh, have you ever played football other than video games. Brice is an incredible leader and when he gets to Georgia you will have to just eat some crow feathers. Brice elevates everyone’s game up when it counts.

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Unimpressed…..Are you the same knuckle head known as “The Cross” in your other post? I’m almost sure you are, TAKE YOUR MEDS! You’re acting like Sybil…..

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Canden74-The Cross? You mean there is another poster on this site who is intelligent?

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Camden74-The only complex I own is one with 245 apartments up here in Gwinnett County. I’ll save a unit for you so when you want to move to an area that plays real football.

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Todd Holcomb…….Don’t you mean third place?

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Unimpressed…….I’m not impressed!

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Camden74-Me Either!!!! Finally something that we can agree on!

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Unimpressed/The Cross……..Taking your meds, THAT’S a GOOD THING! You and Sybil really have a lot in common. By the way, what ever happened to Brice Butler after he left USC?

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Camden74-Brice transferred to San Diego State. he Is the second leading reciever on the team this year. Good kid, comes from a great family (his dad played for FSU and the Falcons). Perhaps sneaks into the NFL and has a decent career.

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Unimpressed……I thought he should have stuck it out at SC. But I guess I can understand him leaving. There were BIG changes after Pete Carroll left. David Ausberry got a shot, don’t see why he shouldn’t.

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Canden74-I talked to Bobby and Kiffin wanted to go in another direction, in other words he was going to be relegated to a reserve. He wanted to be “the top WR”. He is having a solid season and like I said could possibly get a shot in the League.

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HighSchoolFootballFan == I have been saying the same thing but I guess because I have a horse in the race, they pay me no mind. It is wide open.

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All the Gwinnett people you will get a chance to play Camden at some point. Be careful what you wish for. Right now the only thing Camden cares about is beating Colquitt next Friday. We will discuss the various perceived weaknesses each of us think the other one has later. See ya in a few weeks. Now look out Packers because Camden has something to show you or they may just say you don’t matter and play the middle school teams which will probably beat you anyway

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@Unimpressed, when I said HUMBLE I was talking about the kids on the field, after all they are the only ones that matter. Fans will be fans, talking trash is what we do.

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blu eagle I must confess that if any one would know what a Camden butt kicking looks and feels like it would be you.

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@! Your Highness74 == Come on man. That was not what I expected. I will say it again, I saw nothing special. Tell me this. Do you consider what happen last night to be the showing of a balanced team, from either participant ? This is my only issue with both teams. The lack of a passing game will hurt this year because you have so many doing it. If you can’t pass, you can’t play catch up if needed. Say it is forth quarter and you are down 10 with 5 min. to go. Do you run the wing T or do you put it up ? I know, you are not going to be down 10 in the 4th, with 5 min. to go. Your D is to good for that Play along for 1 minute and say what if ? Are you as confident in your passing game that you rarely use to pull you through ? Those were two good teams on the field last night but there is something lacking and it is very clear to see. I know it is hard for you to see where I am coming from because I am on the outside looking in. Camden and Lowndes can be had easily against the right team and as you know on any given night could be you. Who knows what might happen. We could lose in the first round. So could you.

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Is anyone really realizing if not for the 2 personal fouls we could have shut them out. Hell Camden made mistakes also playing on the road won by more than 2 touchdowns. Gave up only 40 plus yards after that. First series. Camden has a great defense. Mistakes can be caused by the other team. Stop with this mess, Lowndes has a great football team, but Camden beat them. I will this game playing in that atmosphere in Martin Stadium, the death valley of high-school football. But we beat good underfeated team on their field by 17. Just don’t like you people acting like. Lowndes is the team that made mistakes. Look at all the bogus penalties.

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Meant to say that Lowndes wasn’t the only team to make mistakes

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That’s right little piglets! It’s HOG skinning time!

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@Bk=Lowndes defense played good and they looked pretty fast but they were playing a veteran team who is on a mission. So let it go and get ready for playoffs cause u really sound sad with all the excuses. And sorry to some of the Camden fans that wanted Coffee to win cause u didn’t like our coach,well Coffee lost but you kinda new they would huh.

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@Camden74=We here big dogg,bring it dude. Lets see if the little kitty cats can play in mudd!!!!

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Where is VikingTilEye, he must have lock jaw or severe case of
dry mouth…

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Someone answer a question who was at the Colquitt-Coffee game. Just before half did Propst call two time outs before Colquitt kicked the field goal? Thanks

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@the truth–> …can’t answer your question ,,,but a link to game is http://www.ghsa.tv/colquittcounty/events/39763 …maybe you can find it there

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WILDHOG2012 – I really like watching the Packers play and I pull for them except when its in the best interests of my Yella Cats for you to lose. Colquitt is a fun bunch to watch play football and were I living in Moultrie I’d be as avid a fan as you are. However, while I think your coach has a great football mind – he can really coach football – his antics on the sidelines are repulsive. I’m told by reliable sources who were on the Valdosta sideline, that when you guy were making your stirring comeback against us, he flashed the choke sign across the field. If that’s true, that’s bush and childish. It’s the sort of thing about which we question his qualifications to work around kids.

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What did Propst tell Herron??

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@ Your Highness74 == I get it. You have a team that is good at running the ball. They have a strong run defense. What was that dicipline thing you said Lovejoy needs to fix ? Seems you need a few refresher courses yourself. Camden won a game that was a true battle of wills. However, I do not think you have what it takes to be champion. This is not Camden hating. This is looking at things from a realistic point of view. Lovejoy is good but I know they could lose in the 1st, round. We all know that. We do expect to win though. Looking all the way to the Dome is a mistake. Take it one game at a time and the rest will take care of itself. You do have a good team and with so many players. Makes me wonder why you have 2-way players. You have more seniors than we have players. There should be enough there to find 22 exclusive position players. What is it, 146 ? We will try and do our part and meet you on the field. Congrats on the victory.

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Colquitt pulled off a good one. Hill probably learned a good lesson and won’t repeat his mistake. Propst behaved and the D and QB stepped up. Camden might rack is but we’ll give ‘em a good game.

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@ Camden1981 =-= That is all I have been saying. It remains to be seen this season as to wheather they can get by like they have so far. I know what they did in the past but this is 2012 and 6A is new and unfamiliar foes await many of us. From the start of the season, I have been saying that there will be many surprises. Expectations for some teams were dashed early and some are doing what was expected of them. All I would like for people to understand is that they are not invincible. Proclaim what you will but you can be had. We do have a good team but I will not claim we are better than anyone or that we will beat anyone. You will have to play and play well to beat us, that much I will say. As far as what I expected to see, that was not it. This was stale. It is not what I am accustomed to when watching a good football game. What I saw was a defensive game. That does not in my book equate to a football game. Offensively, points need to be put on the board. The more you score, the better your chances to win. Defensively, stop the opponent from scoring. the better you do this, the more your chances increase. Special teams. Field position is a must and keeping assignments on kicking teams. All three of these phases must work in coordination with one another to enhance the team concept, Balance is utmost. Ramsey threw about what, 10 times ? That left the rest of the offense with running 30-40- times. That is not balanced. It worked for them against Lowndes but will it work against a passing team that puts the pressure on you to try and keep up. The Wing T is not designed to play catch up. Camden runs it 90-95 percent of the time, so does Lowndes. If you never do it, how can you be proficient at it ? We will see what transpires in a couple of weeks.

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Don’t you guys have a newspaper down south that you can fill up the comment sections with your dribble?

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@ WildcatManiac == Until this week, when we were off, we led the state in scoring. We are also in the top 3 in scoring D. Seven of the 9 games we have played have been with a running clock in the second half when we insert our reserves. Ther is one difference between Lovejoy and Camden and that is that Camden is a running team and we are a balanced offense We will throw one first down and run on third. There is a luxury to being able to do this. It will keep the D honest. You can’t load the box on us. You will get burned. Double any reciever and the run game will bite you. This is what I am talking about. A complete football team.

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Coach Rush has no class after Camden lost to them last year he could not wait to get to Herron and say Looks like I out coached you this year and gave him some kinda of jester instead of shaking hands like most anybody else would have. Things is Herron will never say anything about it, but I sure he will never forget it. Also like to clairify, that I like Packers and enjoy watching them play. Camden, Lowndes, Colquit, and other Region 1 teams have many similiarities in style of football played. The truth be known, the best football in the state is always played in the southend. I’m glad they created the 6A class. All the teams in region one will be playing the best teams in the state every year now. Only two things can result from that. YOU QUIT OR GET BETTER. And I dont see any quitters in our region. End result is many state titles will be coming out of this region. Maybe will will be known as TITLE REGION in ten years or so. Also makes every friday night count. You gotta love it.

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@ Camden COFan == Yes I did watch. It was not the first time I have seen them play. I understand the logic but I am a believer in playing ball. Execution is supposed to be there. That is what practice is for. Trust that everyone will do their jobs. This is after all a team sport. Throwing 10 times and running the rest does not show balance. They did what they had to do to win. They did what they felt gave them the best chance to win. Can’t blame them. A win is a win. My concern is that being from a running region and not facing a team that will throw it 40 times puts you at a disadvantage somewhat. Region 1 Db’s will be tested in the first round. Watch what I say !

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Colquitt Fans……I have NO problem with Colquitt County HS, the players nor fans. But your Head Coach, now that’s a different story! Haven’t liked that chicken headed sob since his days at Hoover. Like him even less now. I don’t know the man, only know what I see and hear. Maybe he’s a different person when he’s not on the sidelines or dealing with football. Hopefully he is, it could be his football persona only….. I have never cared for the win at any cost mentality and then rub it in your opponents faces.

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Come on guys…give each other your e-mails and leave the comment sections for things that are worth while. No one cares about anything that you guys down south are talking about!!!!

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@ Your Highness74 == Thanks for the well wish’s. First, I don’t think you get it. You will though. The comparisons between Lowndes and Camden have been described on this blog as mirror images of one another. Now you tell me all teams are different. Having a different game plan for each team is different from being the same as another team. That, however is not the question at hand. Can they deal with a passing team that is going to put pressure on them to score and keep up. In regards to the best teams in our area, WE are the best team in our area We are not anywhere near Gwinnett. Closer than you but not near them. Passing when you want to means that you have no worries about your ground game. You may meet a team that is capable of stopping your run game and then you have to throw because you need to, not because you want to. You keep saying that I don’t get it. What is it that you really want to say ? Camden can not be beat > Camden is the best football team in Georgia? Lovejoy does not qualify as a threat to Camden. No other team in Georgia is on Camdens level? Everyone, especially Lovejoy should just give up because you said so ? Where does it end ? When we all agree with you ? Can Camden do no wrong? Their system is unlike any other. Camden has the market cornered in football. Camdens system is full-proof. They have the smartest coach. They have the best athletes. In short, CAMDEN IS SUPERIOR TO ALL .

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sportsnut…….Those are your words, not mine. Is Lovejoy not in the Metro Atlanta Area? Again, you really don’t get it, but, you will eventually. So there’s no need to continue down this road. Just wait til the playoffs……..

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Stooge…..Are you saying it’s all an act and he has a Jekyll and Hyde personality when football is involved?

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The Truth…..You’re absolutely correct! But keep in mind that in 2010, neither Brookwood nor Colquitt had a defense. It was a shootout and Brookwood got the best of it…….

Katy is one of the few remaining Texas powers who still have a run first offense. But I’m sure if they ever have a QB with a live arm, they’ll probably turn to the Spread Offense too, well, eventually…….

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Speaking of Rush, I want to bring this up. Watching the game online Friday, Colquitt lined up for a field goal. Colquitt had just had a TD called back and I think Propst called two consecutive timeouts to fuss at the refs. He as away from the team huddle and had the ref and a line judge to the side and was going to town. It appeared the ref had enough at one point and just walked away during the first timeout but the line judge stood there and listened for the rest of the first time out and all of the second one. I wanted to see if it had an effect during the game but it did not appear to.
I understand the need to talk to the refs on occasion, but this was overboard. It may work for him at home, but this may be a problem when he is on the road. As much as any of us don’t want to think it happens, high school refs are far from perfect and can get caught up in the excitement of the game. I would hate to see the players hurt because Propst goes off on a ref with a short fuse and he winds up getting thrown out of the game. It also bad that his ability to coach is often times overlooked because of his attitude on the sidelines.

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@YO — You asked what happens if Coffee beats Valdosta by one point, with each team thereby surrendering the same points to region playoff teams, and Camden bearing Colquitt, causing Colquitt, Valdosta, and Coffee to be in a 3 way tie. Unless Colquitt surrenders an absolute ton of points in a loss to Camden, they would have given up the fewest of the 3 tied teams. In this scenario, Valdosta and Coffee would have surrenderd the same amount of points. That 2 -way tie would be settled by head to head, and Valdosta would – in this scenario- be eliminated, leaving Colquitt and Coffee tied with 3 losses. Colquitt would be the regions’s 3rd seeded team because of their win over Coffee. Coffee swould be the region’s 4th seeded team. The only way for any of that to happen is Coffee to beat Valdosta, which I do NOT see happening. AND, Colquitt might, MIGHT, up and beat a still celebrating Camden, which would give Colquitt outright 3rd place regardless of the outcome of the Valdosta vs Coffee game.

If three teams are tied and all give up a different amount of points to region playoff teams, the team giving up the most is simply eliminated, leaving two teams tied, each with a 3 -3 region record. That would be settled by head to head, and Colquitt would be 4th and Valdosta 3rd because of the Cat’s win at Cleveland Field.

Camden has locked up our region’s 1st place, and Lowndes is locked in at 2nd place because of our win over Colquitt. I know this is as clear as mud! Todd Holcomb and I communicated back and forth Saturday about it, and I think he is going to describe and explain our region’s “3 way tie-breaker” rules in an upcoming article. Our region’s rule does not encourage a team to run up scores, but at the same time does recognize and rewards good defenses.

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@CamdenCOFan said “The truth be known, the best football in the state is always played in the southend.” Not always. Maybe in the past but not in the recent past. It has been pretty even since 2000 and I think I am comfortable saying that most S GA fans recognize that the N GA teams are not all pushovers. I think this is true in all classifications.

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Gamer appreciate your toughts there. If there is any one who respects but not “reverences” Camden it is Lowndes. No body has been in more dog fights with them more than we have. I personally have never disrespected them, despite their weak region. Seems many up North would choose to do that but Lowndes fans no better.

As for bowing at their throne every year….we’ll see. I think Camden knows better too. I’m pretty confidant over the years we have earned their respect also.

It is definitely a mutual respect even if we do get on here and talk a little trash at times.

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sportsnut have you ever thought you run a balanceed attack because you have to? Just maybe Lovejoy doesn’t run the ball as good as Lowndes and Camden.

As far as playing passing teams Camden and Lowndes have seen plenty of that too. We do both play Colquit you know (just to name one). Why don’t you check out FSUs defense and see how many Lowndes players are playing in the defensive backfield despite Greg Reid not there this year. The fact is if there is any thing Lowndes is known for when it comes to being recruited into Div 1 college it is defensive backfield. You can be sure it isn’t just because they are good tacklers.

When Camden did throw I didn’t exactly see wide receivers running wide open did you? And that despite our #1 DB injured. If any thing a Georgia signee qb with a powerful rushing attack should be able to get wide receivers open. It is called play action off of your great running attack (and Camden has one). On the other hand Lowndes was getting some time to throw but apparently or wide receivers were locked down pretty good by Camdens dbs.

So bring your passing games to the contest against either one of us. We are ready. Fact is I would say that the only team we have extreme respect for at this point from the North is a non passing attack and you know who that is. Why? Because like Lowndes and Camden they play suffocating defense against tough competition.

In your points comparison with Camden you left out one very important fact. Who the 2 teams played. Camden’s was one of the toughest schedules in the state and to put it nicely Lovejoy’s wasn’t.

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WILDHAWG2012……. I have no problem with Propst’s coaching ability. Because he definitely knows how to attack the 3-3-5 defense. But he’s whining and crying to the officials every play! He acts as if the rules don’t apply to him. But he knows eventually, the officials will give him the benefit of the doubt and a crucial call will go his way, even if it shouldn’t. The thing that really gets me is how much the officials allow this man to get away with! Guess he believes in the squeaky wheel scenario……

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sportsnut…….well he has become a nut it seems. Lovejoy has played one good football team all year and it was colquitt county……they loss 14-7….and they play in a powderpuff lollipop region….you guys are not battle tested and come big boy time you will suffer bc of it. Lowndes will shut lovejoys d-1 rb down completely…he will run nowhere all night when we play…and rest assured its coming…lowndes will beat hillgrove or marietts in rd 1. Lovejoy has not faced a defense like they will face when the vikings come to town…..

colquitt countys defense has been rather weak this year for the most part……gave up 38 to valdosta…26 to brunswick….and a lot of yards in those games….

all lovejoy could do was put up 7 points to more than likely the 4th seed from region 1….

lowndes will run the ball on lovejoy…and if lang or burgman are back …ouch…

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Amazing what you can observe by simply reading on these blogs instead of posting lol. I’d like to point out something to both sides of the South GA and North GA frontlines….BOTH sides are essentially predicting outcomes and forgetting that GREAT teams are labeled GREAT in DECEMBER. CAMDEN and LOWNDES know this, GRAYSON and BROOKWOOD know this…PARKVIEW is trying to remember this. A lot of very good teams are being overlooked by the majority and if you would stop for two seconds you would see that a lot of underdogs have claimed victory this season. The playoffs will be no different…especially when you consider that ANYONE can lose on ANY GIVEN NIGHT in the playoffs.

Camden and Lowndes (despite the arguments) are very good. IMO Grayson is better, but I have learned not to predict or expect anything in the playoffs. There will be a lot of fans that learn this in the following weeks. My focus will be on the teams without the hype and without the publicity….dangerous teams have nothing to lose, but expected winners have EVERYTHING to lose.

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I smell revenge for Camden, Colquitt get ready, the
Cats are coming for you on your home field..

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NGHS 09 is the voice of reason on this particular blog. Congrats to Camden fans on the win over Lowndes…they were the better team that night. I am not normally interested in rematches, but I would not mind seeing them go at it again with Lowndes’ 2 speedsters available. Not saying it would have mattered, but I think it would make for more compelling competition.

Any HS coach worth his salt would prepare for Camden, Grayson, and Lowndes with letting their secondary know they must play lockdown football all night and then proceed to stuff the box. The question is who has the athletes to pull that off?

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@Camden74= your point might be true and i think u have see Rush more this year than me so i can’t dispute what u say nor will i try.Honestly i read your post and respect what u say cause most of the time u make really good since.There are a lot of guys on here that say really good things on here that makes a lot of since (Fred,NGHS09,) just to name a few.I do like the playcalling by Rush (sometimes) but he always puts us in position to win any game so as long as our kids have a shot then i’m cool if we win or come up short but at least we had a chance.Coach Heron is a stand up coach and his program does reflect his leadership and thats a fact!! So i do resect your post cause you are right on a lot of things and u and sportsnut are a real treat. But back to our kids on our respective teams,since i respect your post plse tell me how many points will we win by friday.Ha ha i just need a lil help with this bro cause i can’t figure this out.

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Everyone in camden still remember colquitt from last and the players get mad by watching the game from last year…watch out cause here come those cats

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Lowndes is the only team to shut camdens run game down ..35 carries…78 yds…jj green 18 yds on 10 carries

Yes camden shut ours down after the first drive….we had 125 yds rushing i believe….but you cant sit here and say they shut The lowndes rushing attack down that we have had all year bc it was standing on the sideline in street clothes…over 1000 yds and 14 tds of it were

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I wonder where you guys get this stuff on Propst. It’s really comical. Propst has always had the utmost respect for Camden’s coach. All he talked about last year was how good Camden was and how we couldn’t stop them. That’s the only reason he went for 2. He always speaks highly of Camden an Lowndes. Only person he’s called out is buzz Payne. And said Randy Mc lied about not knowing him, which everybody’s knows he does.

And the officials thing: too bad your teams don’t have a coach that will try and get a call here an there. It’s football guys. He’s a great coach that’s done great things to our program and gets kids to college. Stop believing what you read about on here from haters that don’t know what they’re talking about. The choke sign at Valdosta? That’s the biggest load I’ve seen. Straight up lie

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WILDHAWG2012…..First of all, thanks for the compliment! Now, I’m not going to even try and predict a score…..But, I believe Camden will win by at least 10 points. Yep, I believe Camden will do a little HOG skinning!

Colquitt Fan….I’ve known of Propst since his days at Hoover. One of my best friends son, played for Propst at Hoover. I believe Propst is a very good coach, especially on offense. Which is one reason why IMO, his sideline antics don’t make sense! Any story that I’ve heard about the man, came from sources I trust. Those stories, along with what I’ve actually seen, helped me to form an opinion of him. I don’t know the man, I only know what I see and hear. But from what I’ve seen, the stories seem to be true. He may be the nicest guy in the world, but as long as he continues to reenforce the stereotype, the rumors and innuendo will continue!

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All I’m sayin Camden fan is that most of his rep on this board is garbage. Trashing Camden’s coach and choke signals against Valdosta? Pure garbage. You acted like you were at the Colquitt Valdosta game, did you see any of that nonsense? I was there an i sure didn’t. That guy said he was out on midfield doing that, really? The only thing you could argue is him being on the refs, and he usually has a case. I say he’s doing his job if he’s not penalized and gets a few calls swayed. It’s called coaching

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Yo said…”In your points comparison with Camden you left out one very important fact. Who the 2 teams played. Camden’s was one of the toughest schedules in the state and to put it nicely Lovejoy’s wasn’t.”
I am going to say that outside of district, the two top teams in region 1 have not played that strong of a schedule. Camden and Lowndes have played 8 games out of region and of those 8 teams, only 1 has had a winning record and that was Camden playing Ocala who is at 5-4 and the 73rd ranked team in Florida according to Max Preps. Out of region, Colquitt has had the toughest schedule out of the region going 1-1 against current AJC top 10 teams in the state. Norcross has gone 2-0 against current AJC top 10 teams in the state.
This is not a negative on any team, with budgets you have to play teams that are near your area. It is just hard to determine who the best teams are based on schedules.

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cooquitt county will be a playoff team from here on out most likely with propst as coach as much as i dislike him……but i see lowndes and camden running this region for the next several years……lowndes has some ver y fast and athletic qbs coming up who will be running the wing t.

when lowndes won 3 titles in 4 years we had a guy under center who was just as much a threat to take it to the house as the 2 wingbacks were. its on its way…and i know the kids name

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I wouldn’t count us out. We have more playoff wins than anybody the last 3 years. Three years ago Camden squeaked by us, two years ago brookwood beat us in the final when we didn’t have a defense and last year was just as good as Grayson. We’ll be right there with Lowndes and Camden. Our defense is super young and our WR corp will he sick the next few years. Kiel Pollard is a FR WR you will hear about for a long time. Not to mention Woods and Boyd. We’ll be an exciting team the next few years

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What would be really funny is to see Lambert beat West Forsyth County this Friday since NEPOTISM has plagued Lambert for the last three years!!!

Unfortunately, the NEPOTISM will continue in it’s football program for another three years as well!!!

It’s a shame how this has been allowed and made most in authority look the other way since a lot of better players have been affected because of this by being short changed on playing time and earned positions.

Just sayin, that’s all!!!

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@ Your Highness74 == I neglected to address the Metro issue. We are but it is like we are not. We are south of the airport and are about 5 miles from the Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton. We are treated as a step child in the Metro area. All the other counties get their own little section of write ups on saturday, not Clayton. We are the smallest metro county. Lovejoy has only 6,000-6,200 people. Imagine, 2000+ are high schoolers.

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Colquitt Fan – This what I said yesterday:

57Cat
November 4th, 2012
10:08 am

WILDHOG2012 – I really like watching the Packers play and I pull for them except when its in the best interests of my Yella Cats for you to lose. Colquitt is a fun bunch to watch play football and were I living in Moultrie I’d be as avid a fan as you are. However, while I think your coach has a great football mind – he can really coach football – his antics on the sidelines are repulsive. I’m told by reliable sources who were on the Valdosta sideline, that when you guy were making your stirring comeback against us, he flashed the choke sign across the field. If that’s true, that’s bush and childish. It’s the sort of thing about which we question his qualifications to work around kids.

Notice that I did say Propst was in the middle of the field. I admit that I did not personally see the choke sign, although I trusted those who said they did. So I confess to being a rumormonger as far as that action is concerned and for that I sincerely apologize to all posters on this blog. In the future I will not attest to anything I did not witness.

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Well Colqiutt fan if what I said was not tru than you are calling our head coach a liar. And he is far from that. Let me be very clear. Coach Rush is an outstanding COACH. However, he lacks class and showed it last year after the Camden vs Colquitt last year. I dont mean any disrespect for your team only one man’s opinion of your coach. Heck, I like watching Colquitt play. Just glad I dont have to see that coach raging on the side lines every week. That stardom he got in Hoover has him messed up. I think again just one man’s opinon. Go Cats.

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@ Yo == You need to check that schedule again. ,Camden played Peachtree Ridge (4-5), Johnson-Sav.(3-6), Beach(2-7), Tift (2-7), Brunswick(3-6), Vanguard(5-4), Coffee(5-4) Valdosta(6-3) and Lowndes(9-1). This in no way presents itself as an imposing schedule. I know our region is not the calibre of region 1. Then again, we do not claim to be the best. We do not say we play a tough schedule and then look at it and realize it was not so tough after all. Don’t worry though. Last year they said we had the weakest region inAAAA and two teams from that weak region were still standing in the final eight, with one going to the Championship game. I am not saying this is last year or the same thing is going to happen. What I am saying is that there is still football to be played and there will be a 6A Champion for the first time and many teams are qualified to be that. @ Bk == You need to realize that you will be coming to us. You will need all your stars. Both of them. I hope they are healthy because I would not want any reason other than the better team on that night won.

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@ The Truth == Did you not hear the ESPN announcers say how much he is going to need to improve to play Qb at Georgia ? They made note of the fact that Camden does throw that much so he has to get in the mental preparation of being a passing Qb. This is why I said that in order for you to become proficient at it, you must do enough of it and Camden does not. Clock is running while you are getting 3 yards and a cloud of dust.

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I’m not calling your coach a liar, I’m saying its just accusations and has zero evidence to back it up. He has never had nothing to say but good things about Camden in the media. What did he say exactly, that your coach got out coached? Well he did didn’t he? He certainly admits when our staff gets out coached.

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@sportsnut your comparison is flawed because for Brunswick is 3-6 in what we believe is a tougher region. So are Tift, Coffee and Valdosta. They would have run the table in your region I’m sure. How can you compare records unless they play the same people? That doesn’t make sense. You can only tell if they go head to head in the playoffs….period. Or in Lovejoy’s case where they were defeated by a 3 loss team in our region…..

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“We knew it would be tough tonight. Camden is deserving of everything it has gotten, and [Camden County head coach] Jeff Herron is one of the best football coaches in the country. This was a program-defining win for us. Everyone from here to Dallas, Texas, to California is going to know about it.

“Two years ago, I don’t think our kids really believed they could win when we came over here. Tonight, we thought we could. We’ll go give it our best shot next week and see if it’s good enough.”

Straight from Propst’s mouth. I’d say that’s giving credit

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sportsnut let me rephrase. Next to your schedule it was one of the hardest schedules in the state.

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Ok, I’ll say the obvious. I watched the game the other night. Brice Ramsey is WAY, WAY overrated!

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sportsnut……It’s a waste of time trying to explain anything to a person who doesn’t want to hear or understand. Just keep your eyes open and watch!

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@sportsnut I’m not trying to be a jerk but what are the points you are trying to make again. Are you saying that region 1 is overrated? Are you saying camden is overrated? Are you saying lovejoy has a strong schedule? Are you trying to make all of those points?

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whocares…….You are a TROLL, go away!

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@Yo……Yes we may have to bow down to Camden until redemption, they earned it and deserve it from the Eagle Nation……We know good coaching , play execution etc when we see it , just hadn’t seen it in Lowndes since 08 ……Camden is on a much higher level now than Lowndes and will be for a long time….You guys scream about 2 guys being out as if it would have made a diference….Lowndes was having trouble finding the end zone (vs good defenses)with the two kids on the field….7 points against Camden with or without your two game changers…….Randy and the Lowndes OC needs to book a spot on Oprah for an offensive make over , Lowndes offense is tired and predictable just as Warner Robins was a couple years back, which translates to 7 points….Lowndes defense is in the top 3 in all of AAAAAA , even with that expect the usual 2nd or 3rd round exit this year, …..You heard it here first

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@sportsnut, you are clueless. #12 from Camden has been getting recruited for the last 3 years because of his solid quarter back play in camps where he has outshined some of the top recruits in the Nation. And for your information he has thrown for a lot of touchdowns this year in that wing Tee offense. Every high school player has to improve when they move on to College, stop hating. You seem like a fairly knowledgeable guy but some of the comments you make are just plain dumb.

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All Camden fans if you want to hear your team and coaches get complimented straight from Coach Propst. tune your radio to 93.9 fm around 6:30 Fri night on your way to the stadium.

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WILDHAWG2012…….Now you’ve done it! You’ve pushed the bk BUTTON……

And as far as the NUT is concerned, he’s a lost cause……..

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@yo – I can’t believe you were so nice to the Reeze lurker/troll. I was gonna respond to his post but I thought, “Nah, I’ll let the Lowndes bloggers take care of him.” You let me down!

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Sorry, meant 57cat

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Todd a bit of history was made at McEarchern Friday night. First time in GHSA history that two set of brothers on the same team scored rushing touchdowns in the same game and all were over 40 yards. Mike and Ryan Sherman; Ty & Taj Griffin. As a matter of fact every touchdown scored by McEarchern was over 40 yards both rushing and passing. I’m sure that it a GHSA record.

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WILDHAWG2012 …….you always find a way to amuse me with your bogus comments…..

how about this one for you……Lowndes beat colquitt county in colquitt county just a few weeks ago and we held your awesome offense to 165 yds…….and it wasnt bc of any binos….we held valdosta to 185 yds and camden to 212 yds……the lowndes viking defense is a good as anyone on the state…….colquitt had 8 yds rushing on lowndes and camden had 78 on 35 carries….

lowndes will take care of businness in rd 1 by 3 or 4 tds over hillgrove or marietta…….then we will go to lovejoy and win a close game……

Lovejoy has lost to the only good team they have played …..scoring 7 points….and they lost to a wing t team last year in tucker in the finals.

Lovejoy is a very good football team….and it is possible lowndes can lost that game.. but i highly doubt it.

colquitt county will not win the title this year…thats a guarantee

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you can run all the spread offenses you want to but when you cant stop the run game there is not a whole lot your spread attack can do standing on the sideline

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this kid tyson harris is the next “BIG” star…..if he puts on a lil more size he will be D-1

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lovejoy will be the most rested team entering the playoffs…..having only played one good team……actually they have played 2 good teams …and they are 1-1…..alpharetta is 6-3 and they won that game 42-24……

Sportsnut…i remember you saying after that alpharetta game that lovejoys defense was not as gooas last years…..how can that bc since a lot of your d is the same guys as last year?

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Everything you say still does change the fact that Coach Rush has no class. (Cancer scare or not) Read the print please…. This is one man’s opinion thats all

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@ Your Highness74 == What you don’t understand is that you can’t make me see things your way. I am not going to change my mind and follow your lead. I will shout it out from the highest mountain if need be. You have a place here that is conducive to your needs. An outlet for your enthusiasm and undying dedication to your team. I too, share with you those things. Because I take a foward position and make my own assesments of the subject matter, a label is attached. I listen. I look. I learn. You would make a good politician. Just as I keep asking you what it is that you want me to know and you you will not clarify. Earlier, I gave you many options as to what you message might be, your response, “you still don’t get it”. Be A Man and Man-Up. It’s only football. We had visions of going undefeated this season. 15-0. Did not happen. Lowndes felt pretty good about the possibility of beating you and being 10-0 to start the playoffs. Did not happen. Grayson expected to run the table and many thought they would. Did not happen. You see, nothing is a given, no matter how much we might want it. I am resolved to that. You, on the other hand, are not. Your dedication goes well beyond what is healthy. You should scale it back a bit. I mean, for the sake of your future. Should Camden lose, especially to someone you feel is inferior, I fear you might have to get a new dog. I do not want this for you. I like you. Do not hurt yourself trying to convert me. Not gonna happen. @ Camden1983 == Your graduation year ? Same as my little brother. As I would say to him, “Hear me now, believe me later” @ Columbia Blue == Not saying they are over-rated as far as talent goes, rather as a powerful region. Region 8 in Gwinnett has just as much with GHS, South, P”view and B”wood. Compare that to Camden, Lowndes and ……….., get the point. They play good ball but there are teams out here today that will put the pressure on you and make your coach’s change their game plan for the sake of trying to stay in the game. This is not a thought for some. They think it will not or can;t happen to them. This is high school football, of course it can happen. Do not be surprised by the first 2 rounds of the playoffs. Something is going to happen that will turn everyones head.

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Very interesting and compelling matchup this week between Valdosta and Coffee…a lot of playoff seeding implications…..I am just realizing how important it is for Region1 teams to play even with the game is out of reach because scores allowed determines tie-breaker. That 43 that Camden hung on the Cats is really hurting now…they are only 3 points ahead of Coffee…so they can lose, but not by more than 3….interesting indeed.

I am also amused by the fact that regardless of all the chatter….at the end there will only be one loud voice….who will it be?

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Titletown – The 36 we allowed Colquitt to score (24 in the last 5 minutes or so) hurt even more. It sure would be nice to have those 24, or even 16, points in hand. The 43 Camden scored are bad, but at least they were spread over the entire 48 minutes of the game. Not to worry, though. We will beat Coffee and points allowed will be moot.

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@57Cat – Reeze is far from a lurker or troll. He has been on the blogs for many years and has been a valuable contributor. We don’t always see eye to eye but you can carry on a civilized debate with him.

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Lord, the second coming must be upon us! The AJC actually mentioning the South Georgia teams. Nine games into the season & it finally happened. What happened Todd, run out of something to say about the metro schools?

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You won’t bring proof bc you can’t, like I did. Every one has their opinions though. Good luck to both teams friday

I only know what I heard from our coach about his action after the game last year. I didn’t think to record the conversation or that I would need to prove it in any way(laughing). Anyway, I hope it is a great game and everyone comes out health even classless coach Rush

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Fred…..The same goes for you too! Now repost that!

sportsnut…..I’m not going to waste anymore time going back and forth with you. Let the playoffs speak for itself. Again, Lovejoy is NOT a factor!

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sportsnut…..Do you realize how silly your post are becoming? Do you really think that your 1st grade psychology will work, on anyone? You need help……. One more thing, Lovejoy is still, not a factor!

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@ Your Highness74 == Why are you constantly down playing or degrading Lovejoy ? Since day 1, that is all you have done. I have continued to give the team of your choice props but not to say they are the best but all you do is put down. What is wrong ? Does the presence of Lovejoy frieghten you ? Being silly is not listening to your elders and continuing to do things your way when you have someone with knowledge of the situation trying to give you information that may be helpful in your future endeavors. I use the appropriate language for the perspective audience. Simply put, Lovejoy is coming to play ball. They will not run from Camden, Lowndes, Grayson or any other team,. You can claim what ever you like but Lovejoy and many others are on the same quest and no one, I repeat no one is going to lay down for Camden. I am glad that those kids don’t have to cash all these checks you keep writing !

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@Titletow USA agree completely regarding the too emotional comment.

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I honestly don’t care about a Rush Propst compliment and none of the other Camden should either. Colquitt has a very good team in that they can run and pass very well. There defense is stingy and Rush is a good coach whether he has an attitude problem or not. I don’t care. With all that said I hope Camden beats the living daylights out of Colquitt on their home field.

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Lol Camden fans still mad from last year, and listening to silly rumors. Just a game guys. No sense in crying and name calling. Y’all will prolly beat us but you won’t see us on here trashing your coach

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Man I’d hate to see what y’all would say if rush said y’all were average with an average coach. He’d prolly be getting death threats

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@Colquitt Fan I don’t think you would have the grounds to trash Camden’s Coach. He actually HAS won state titles with his current team for crying out loud. hahaha

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Why would I? You’re right, I don’t have any grounds to just like none of you do either

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@Colquitt Fan I think the grounds that most Camden Fans are using are his actions such as accusing a coach of cheating, illegal recruitment, bad temper on the sidelines during games etc. Only two of those can actually be proven in my eyes. Honestly I think Rush is a good coach because to me he outcoached Herron last year. He may have Herron’s number for all I know. But he does get a bit too emotional for my taste as Titletown USA said earlier. We all want to win but you’ve got to be more composed than that.

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@Colquitt Fan Look at my statement again instead of getting upset. I admit that I don’t know anything about his recruiting tactics. I’m just pointing out the grounds that other people are using. I’m not saying they are valid but they’re not too far off. To me as long as he wins a ring I don’t care if he actually DID run over my puppy.

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camden county has the best team they hve had in years…..the diff between camden is lowndes is really one thing and thats the talent behind center. If we had a kid like ramsey or even a better qb than we got now then we would be right there with them.

I know …i know…i have said a million times had our 2 best players been in the game it would have been different. That doesnmt mean lowndes wins……i just think the game is much closer. Lowndes made to many mistakes to have a shot at beating camden with or without our 2 best on the field

Camden will not be as good next year….They dont have a brice ramsey or jj green next year……Sure they will be very very good….but this is the best team they have had in a long time.

The three best teams in the state in my opinion are camden..grayson..lowndes….lovejoy is not far behind nor is norcross and a few others. This is my opinion.

I am not a fan of lassiter…..they always have a good passing game ….but there defense is nowhere near the d that the top 3 in the state in my opinion have

Lovejoy will have a shot in 3 weeks to prove they belong in the top 5 or so in 6aaaaaa…….i just hope our two best players are back for that game…..we will need them to win that game….lovejoy is good enough to beat lowndes if we arent at our best

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lowndes will of course have to get by the rd 1 opponent ….marietta or hillgrove..which i dont see being a problem although both have good teams that are capable

mceachern beat marietta 29-28 and lassiter beat hillgrove by 10 i believe early this year

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Older Camden Cat-Thanks for that full page of dribble and self-promotion. I cannot wait to see Camden get knocked out of the tournament in a few weeks. You guys are so full of yourselves and full of it. Camden is not the best team in this state and far from “perfect”.

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Anyway there are six teams that I give a legit shot at the state title in 6A.thats Norcross Grayson Camden Lowndes and really any team in region 1 that gets hot. Of course I’m biased. An honorable mention goes to Lovejoy who I think has a really good squad and could upset some people given the chance

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@Colquitt Fan I actually think Colquitt has a really good team because they can pass well run well and have a good defense. I don’t think the scores and the yards allowed have reflected that in the last couple of weeks though. I do however think they are capable of beating Camden especially on their home turf

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@Bk Why you complaining about your qb. You got to love it when your coach let him transfer from Valdosta because he was going to help you win state. Oh I’m sorry I forgot you said Lowndes doesn’t transfer players in. I call bull****!!!

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Camden is not the best wrote: “Older Camden Cat-Thanks for that full page of dribble and self-promotion. I cannot wait to see Camden get knocked out of the tournament in a few weeks. You guys are so full of yourselves and full of it. Camden is not the best team in this state and far from “perfect”.

Older Camden Cat says
To be the best you have to beat the Best. So far no one has done it!

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colquitt fan…..we beat you by 3 points..yes….even though we should have had at least 10 more……but we won 17-14…….a win is a win……..and going into colquitt county and winning..i will take it no matter how we get it done….Just like alabama beating lsu…i feel alabama is much better than 4 points better than lsu……but they were a lil off and almost got beat

colquitt fan…you guys have not been consistent…one week you look ok …..then the next you look bad..

i will give you the nod and say that nobody who plays yall in the playoffs needs to overlook colquitt

a first round game at mceachern looms if valdosta beats coffee…….not an easy place to win a ballgame whit the clock keepers they have

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Fred…. This is for you and for you only. As I told you before, I’m really not a fan of back handed compliments. I’m also not a fan of back handed insults. If anyone has anything to say to me, you/they should just come out and say it. Please don’t do it through third parties and repost. You remind me the kid who throws a rock, runs and hide, then points to someone else as the culprit. I’m straight forward with whatever I have to say, to whomever I say it to. sportsnut and I have a difference of opinion as to what we’ve seen on the field this season, and until I see something different, my opinion will not change. Don’t hide behind my disagreement with sportsnut if you have something to say. Don’t be a punk, step up and say whatever you think you need to say. Then, I will make an appropriate response….

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@Bksmith=After we lost to u guys i could have gave everyone on the ajc blogs 4days of excuses but i am not that kinda guy,hey we lost but i don’t have to say we played our worst game of the year and still had a chance to tie or win do i.The better team did not win that night i don’t care what u say cause only having 200 yards if that against Lowndes and the 3 int’s and put that with the 5 int’s we gave Valdosta yet we still had a chance to win both games. We should have been blown out in both games but good teams find away to overcome mistakes and good coaches always put their team in position to have a shot in the end. Coach Mac always does a great job but with at least 5 cupcake teams he couldn’t let his 2Qb’s throw the ball at least 10 times a piece to try to develope at least one QB.Now with the playoffs around the corner u think 2 players will take u to the title.Now i do understand Lowndes has a good team but i don’t think u can compare Lowndes to last years Grayson team because it was the Grayson QB who won the game against us and saved their season.Just look at that last drive i think he converted 2 or 3 third down convertions with timely throws that were perfectly placed to keep the drive alive and he threw the winning TD.So at some point in a big game on third down and long in the playoffs in the last 2mins down by 7 can u depend on your Qb. I promise u in these playoffs it will happen cause their is going to be some good teams with good athletes Defense does win championships but alot of times it takes balance to get u there.I still will be pulling for Lowndes in the playoffs as i will for all of region 1 because me rooting against my region and the south is absurd and will never happen but i do respect Atl teams.This is just my opinion but their is no reason why no one has to game plan for your Qb this late in the season because he can’t hurt anyone but i don’t blame the young man because he is doing what his coach tells him to do.Coaches have all season to get their teams playoff ready and prepared for all types of situations and against soft teams (6 to be exact) your coaches should have threw the ball more so in the playoffs you guys would have at least a little balance to keep defenses honest.This type of thing could cost a very good Lowndes team a title if your Qb is put in a situation that is too big for him cause he is not been adequately prepared, but hey as long as u guys don’t get down by 7 or 14 points he wont be put in a bad situation huh

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Lol lets bring it back folks. I wonder if Camden’s secondary has improved from last year. I’m inclined to say yes but feel we’ll get a chance to see if that’s true come Friday against Colquitt

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@Camden74 – I reposted *your* direct words, no one else’s. You have shown a remarkable propensity over the past couple of years of doing exactly what you accuse everyone of by not accepting any position except your own and you have to have the last word. Neither Sportnut nor I run and hide from you. I got into a back and forth with you last year and said I wasn’t going to do it again. Camden is a good team but they don’t walk on water like you claim they do. No team does. There are plenty of other good teams in the state that you spend most of your time talking down about and attacking people that don’t agree with you. I don’t intend to get into it with you any further. I intend to discuss the great football played in this state at all levels.

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Fred….Show me ONE of my post where I’ve said anything near what you’re inferring! Undoubtedly you read into my post what you want to. I’ve always given credit to any team I believe deserves it. I’m not a politician like you. I say what I believe!

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@ Fred == I am just along for the ride. You are right in your assesment of Your Highness74. Loves to dish but can’t take it. I told him it was not healthy. Back to football. We were awe struck last season. We did not know how to handle it. We are back and with a different attitude. Hopefully this time we will do a little better. First things first though. We must continue to look at it 1 game at a time and we will be o.k. We lost that game on 3 plays. Unfortunately, they were all touchdowns. No excuses though, We lost. Live and learn is what the team took from it. Maybe they learned how to win it all this time. It will be a tough road within this bracket. Lowndes, Marietta, Parkview or Grayson, North Gwinnett and Alpharetta. Not easy.

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*boys

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By the way, TBT Time, you on here with us? Got our tickets for Friday yet? I like the idea of hitching a ride with the Camden player buses when they drive thru Tifton, and wearing our Alabama shirts and binoculars!

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sportsnut……Why would I continue to answer questions that I’ve answered multiple times before. We have been having this conversation since before the season started. If you did not take the time to understand what I’ve said/posted over and over before, how would answering your questions again make a difference?

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Great, so you should understand the game. I also played for Camden, a three year starter and I also know/understand the game. I don’t always agree with the on field coaching decisions. But, as I’ve stated before, Coach Herron has done something that no other Camden Coach has and that’s win three State Titles and put a winning program in place. That’s probably the reason he’s the Head Coach and I’m not! If you have not followed the posting history between sportsnut, Fred and myself, then you have no idea of where and how this all started.

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Topper…..If you’ve read all of my post, you would see that I have been trying to move on from the conversation with sportsnut by not continuing to answer the same questions over and over again. When I tried to move on, Fred posted something to the effect that I was dodging sportsnuts questions and not wanting to heed my own advice/information, and that’s just not the case. I asked sportsnut to let it go and let’s see what happens in the playoffs. So, unless someone else continues to push the issue, I’m finished!

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Sounds like everybody is ready to kiss and make up. Ya’ll ready to “make up” with bk too? LOL

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Surprises are coming.

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East Coweta held Lovejoy to it’s lowest point total of 30, other than the Colquit score. We will not draw East. It will be Tri-Cities or Douglas County. By the way, there are some that think Lowndes will lose to Marietta. Never can tell until the game is played.

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For all you Camden haters…You’re clueless! The one time we (Hillgrove) traveled there to play two years ago, they were incredible hosts! They play hard nose FAIR football. Coach Herron is an excellent coach and demands sportsmanship. Anyone that doesn’t appreciate the tradition and type of team Camden is/represents, doesn’t appreciate HS Football.

Camden74…It’s been a while since I’ve been on the blog! We’re looking forward to coming back this year. I’ve heard you all were hoping we would get the 4th seed and it looks like it happened. Gotta promise to be gentle with the Hawks this year as it is our rebuilding year and we don’t have the talent we did last time we met.

Here is the low-down on Cobb: Colquitt will not have to worry about Marietta as the team is overrated, but, excellent coach at the helm that gets the most from his players. Lassiter is a good team but if you stop their QB…You win. North Cobb has good size and well coached and in my opinion one of the toughest teams in Cobb Co. North Cobb has a Sophomore QB that is a dual threat with his arms and legs. McEachern is the real deal – Size, speed, athletes and excellent coach. They also hit hard and if you blink, can/will score three TD’s on you before you know it.

I love the Region 1 vs. 4 for the playoffs. I think it takes two of the stronger regions and match them up for great early playoff games.

We’ll see you next Friday Camden74!!!

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Does anyone know i can print off a playoff bracket at?

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@ Old Camden Cat == Go to GHSA and follow the link.

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